Affordable counseling
Counseling is expensive. Here are a few ways to make it more affordable:
- ASK the therapist if they’ll lower their fee. Be direct and have a good idea of what you can afford to pay.
- GO during the day. Certain
Archive for September, 2010
Set out to have a great week
5 easy things to make this week better:
- Go for a walk
- Do one thing you haven’t done in the past year
- Write a haiku
- Complete one small chore you’ve been putting off
- Get in touch with someone you haven’t
Surviving an argumentative teen
While an argumentative teen may drive his parents crazy, he is much less likely than his parents to view the arguing as destructive. For teens, arguing is often about wanting to be heard. While teens often argue or complain about … Keep Reading!
Is your kid tired? Improve their sleep habits.
I’m currently reading NutureShock, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman (2009). They’ve compiled some amazing research on several different aspects of parenting including the impact of sleep on academic achievement. It’s not surprising that sleep matters. I emphasize the importance … Keep Reading!
Empathy 101
When we see someone in pain it is pretty natural to want to try to immediately fix the problem. That may be a reflection of how much the person means to us or the level of discomfort we have being … Keep Reading!